Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources - Associate Attorney – Midlevel

Ashurst Perkins Coie; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Personal medical and parental leave

Paid holidays

Family-care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie is seeking a mid-level associate to join their Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources Practice Group in San Francisco, California. The role involves negotiating power agreements, advising on complex market design issues, and representing clients in regulatory matters before the FERC.

The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of experience in energy law and a JD from an accredited law school. Benefits include a discretionary bonus, health insurance, and paid holidays with compensation ranging from $190,000 to $390,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in energy law, both regulatory and transactional.
• Familiarity with the Federal Power Act and energy transaction structures.
• Ability to draft bespoke energy contracts.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate power purchase agreements and energy service contracts.
• Advise on electric market design issues within RTOs/ISOs.
• Represent clients before the FERC and advise on compliance.
• Counsel on emerging energy policy and renewable energy integration.

Skills

Energy law

Regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

Power market mechanics

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Description

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is a leading international law firm, listed on Fortune’s Best Places to Work for 24 consecutive years. We have created a dynamic firm culture based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect, and we are recognized for a workplace culture where all employees can grow and reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

We are seeking highly motivated mid‑level associates for our nationally recognized Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources Practice Group. This opportunity focuses on the intersection of digital infrastructure and energy transition, designing power strategies and navigating state and federal regulatory frameworks that shape tomorrow’s energy infrastructure landscape.

• Power Transactions: negotiate sophisticated power purchase agreements and custom energy service agreements on behalf of developers, utilities, and corporate buyers, including technology companies and data center developers.
• Market Design & RTO/ISOs: advise on complex electric market design issues within RTOs/ISOs (emphasis on PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO), including capacity market mechanisms, large load and generator interconnection policies, and market participation.
• FERC Regulatory: represent clients in high‑stakes proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and advise on compliance with market‑based rate programs, qualifying facilities, exempt wholesale generators, interlocks, etc.
• Federal Energy Policy: counsel clients on emerging energy policy, renewable energy integration, and carbon‑free energy procurement strategies.

Ideal Candidate

• 3–6 years of experience in energy law, preferably with a mix of regulatory and transactional experience
• Familiarity with the Federal Power Act, power market mechanics, and power transaction structures
• Demonstrated ability to draft bespoke energy contracts
• JD from an accredited law school
• Must be admitted to practice—or eligible to waive—in the jurisdiction of the office location

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript and writing sample.

Benefits and Compensation

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family‑care benefits. Compensation range: $190,000 to $390,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.